Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering
Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering
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The Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering at Gyeongsang National University, which is the only department of national university in Korea, teaches and studies about pharmaceutical engineering theory and practice to train experts in the pharmaceutical industry. The core curriculum is pharmaceutical genetic engineering, pharmaceutical biochemical engineering, microbiology, antibiotics, pharmaceutical formulation engineering, good manufacturing practice (GMP) and pharmaceutical analytical chemistry. Training in the multidisciplinary convergence majors provides knowledge in the development, manufacturing, quality control, and bioactivities of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical ingredients. Furthermore, it develops the abilities typically required by the pharmaceutical industry specializing in pharmaceuticals, functional cosmetics, health functional foods, and medical devices. Currently, graduates work for pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic companies as well as research institutes and government organizations.
Career path after graduation
Pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics companies, medical device manufacturers, health functional food companies, food companies, bio-venture companies, GMP consulting companies, pharmaceutical-related national institutions, research institutes, medical institutions, domestic and foreign biotechnology graduate schools, patent attorneys, and start-ups.